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Alpharetta, sports league settle dispute over park use By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council revived its relationship with the North Atlanta Football League months after the city objected to the makeup of the organization’s leadership board. At a May 5 meeting, council members unanimously approved a contract with the league to provide tackle and flag football and cheerleading activities for kindergarten through fifth-grade youth. “I’m just glad we got this worked out,” Councilman Brian Will said.
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Bugler Alan Christian plays “Taps” at the May 1 National Day of Prayer at Roswell City Hall.
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Roswell hosts gathering for National Day of Prayer By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com
Force, led the group of more than 50 individuals through the celebration. More than eight prayers were made for communities within the city – including businesses, families, schools and the military. Many prayers reflected concerns of federal uncertainty in the country. Asia Kitchen owner Jenny Tjoewan prayed that peace in the economy shall be restored for business owners and those struggling to make ends meet.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Close to 50 people gathered behind Roswell City Hall May 1 for a service commemorating the National Day of Prayer. The observance, which has taken place on the first Thursday of May since 1952, allows the community to reflect and pray for local and national needs. The Rev. Jason Billy, part of the Georgia National Day of Prayer Task
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From left, Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Director Morgan Rodgers and Patrick Cheek, league director of flag football, speak in the City Hall foyer after approval of a contract between the city and league May 5.
Roswell City Councilwoman Lee Hills speaks at the National Day of Prayer May 1 behind Roswell City Hall.
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